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Cabengo f Popular Culture
The name of Virginia Kennedy given to her by her twin sister Grace (Poto) in their own private language.... [more]

Cabeza f Spanish (European)
From cabeza "head", after the Marian title Virgen de la Cabeza, venerated in many points of Spain, specially in Andalusia. Legend has it that a shepherd found a statuette of Virgin Mary in La Cabeza hill in Sierra Morena.... [more]

Cadedra f English (American, Modern, Rare)
Variant of Kadedra.

Cadenza f & m American (Rare)
An "ornamental passage near the close of a song or solo," 1780, from Italian cadenza "conclusion of a movement in music." See also Cadence.

Caesare m & f English (American)
Variant of Cesare, boosted in popularity in the 1980s by the movie The Idolmaker.

Cahyani f Indonesian
From Indonesian cahaya meaning "light" (of Sanskrit origin) combined with the feminine suffix -ni.

Caísa f Literature (Hispanicized)
Spanish form of Caïssa, fictional goddess of chess.

Caitriona f English
Anglicized form of Caitríona.

Calantha f English (Rare)
Variant of Calanthe.

Calaya f African American (Modern, Rare)
Variant of Kalayah.

Calayah f English (American, Modern, Rare)
Variant of Kalea.

Calea f English
Variant of Kaylee or Kalea.

Caleah f English (Modern, Rare), African American (Modern, Rare)
Variant of Kaliyah.

Caliah f English (Rare)
Variant of Kaliyah.

Calissa f American (Modern, Rare)
Possibly an alteration of Calista, formed using the popular name suffix issa.

Caliya f English (Rare)
Variant of Kaliyah.

Caliyah f English (Rare)
Variant of Kaliyah.

Calvary m & f English (American, Rare)
From the name of the hill outside Jerusalem where Jesus was crucified, derived from the Latin noun calvaria meaning "a skull" (see Calvary).

Calybrid f Manx (Archaic)
Derived from Manx caillagh, a cognate of Old Irish caillech "veiled one; (and by extension) nun; female servant" (ultimately from Old Irish caille "veil") and the given name Bridey with the intended meaning of "servant of Saint Bridget" (since the names of saints were considered too holy for everyday use, they were usually prefixed until the 17th century).

Calycrist f Manx (Archaic)
Derived from Manx caillagh, a cognate of Old Irish caillech "veiled one; (and by extension) nun; female servant" (ultimately from Old Irish caille "veil") and Manx Creest "Christ" with the intended meaning of "servant of Christ" (since the names of saints were considered too holy for everyday use, they were usually prefixed until the 17th century).

Calyvorr f Manx (Archaic)
Variant of Callyvorry.

Camala f English (Rare)
Variant of Camellia.

Camalla f English (Modern, Rare)
Variant of Camellia see also Camala

Cambrea f English (Rare)
Variant of Cambria.

Cambuci f Tupi, Guarani
Derived from Tupi-Guarani cambucy meaning "pot; vase".

Camera f English (American, Rare)
Variant of Kamara.

Cámeron m & f Spanish
Spanish variant of Cameron.

Cameryn m & f English
Variant of Cameron.

Camesha f African American (Rare)
Variant of Camisha.

Cameshia f African American (Rare)
Variant of Camisha.

Camiah f English (Rare)
Variant of Kamya.

Camillette f French (Quebec, Archaic)
Diminutive of Camille.

Camillia f English
Variant of Camilia or Camellia.

Camino f & m Spanish
Means "way, route; road; path" in Spanish, taken from the Spanish title of the Virgin Mary, La Virgen del Camino, meaning "The Virgin of the Way." She is the patroness of the region of León and the city of Pamplona in Navarra, forming part of the French Way to Santiago de Compostela.

Camiya f African American (Rare)
Variant of Kamya.

Camocim f Tupi, Guarani
Means "pot; vase" in Tupi and Guarani.

Camora f English (American, Rare)
Variant of Kamara.

Camya f African American (Rare)
Variant of Kamya.

Canada f American (Rare)
From the name of the North American country.

Candea f Galician (Rare)
Derived from Galician candea "candle", this name is occasionally given in honor of Candlemas (Festum Candelorium in Latin, which translates to festa das candeas in Galician; compare Candelaria).

Candita f English
Variant of Candace and Candida.... [more]

Candylène f French
The name was the subject of a 1971 eponymous French pop song by Yves Heuzé. Since then, the name has experienced sporadic usage in France.

Canela f Spanish (Rare), American (Hispanic, Rare)
Derived from the Spanish noun canela meaning "cinnamon". It coincides with a Spanish surname (see Canela).

C'Anna f English (American, Modern, Rare)
Variant of Ceanna.

Canòlic f Catalan
From the name of a village in Andorra where there is a sanctuary dedicated to the Virgin Mary. The name of the village is of unknown meaning.

Canòlich f Catalan
More common variant and historical form of Canòlic.

Cantata f English (Rare)

Capilla f Spanish (European)
Means "chapel" in Spanish, taken from the Spanish titles of the Virgin Mary La Santísima Virgen de la Capilla and Nuestra Señora de la Capilla (meaning "The Most Holy Virgin of the Chapel" and "Our Lady of the Chapel" respectively)... [more]

Caprica f American (Modern, Rare), Popular Culture
This name may be derived from Capricornus (see Capricorn). This is the name of a planet from the Battlestar Galactica franchise.

Carabelle f English (Modern, Rare)
Variant of Carabella.

Carabeth f English
Combination of Cara and Beth.

Caralee f English (American, Rare)
Variant of Carolee. ... [more]

Caralie f English
Variant of Carolee, or else a blend of Cara and Coralie (or Aurélie).

Cardinal m & f English (Rare)
From the name of the (sometimes) bright red bird.... [more]

Cardinia f Indigenous Australian, English (Australian, Rare)
A place name from the outskirts of Melbourne, Victoria. Corruption of the Bunurong or Wadawurrung word Kar-din-yarr, meaning "look to the sunrise", because it was to the east of the Wadawurrung peoples' land.

Carélie f French (Belgian, Rare), French (Swiss, Rare)
Cognate of Carelia. The name coincides with the place name Carélie.

Carena f English (Modern, Rare), German (Rare)
Variant of Carina 1, influenced by Karen 1. As a German name, it is also a variant of Karena.

Cariad f Welsh
Directly taken from Welsh cariad "love, affection; darling, sweetheart". This name is borne by British comedian Cariad Lloyd.

Carianne f English
Combination of Cari and Anne 1.

Caridá f Asturian
Asturian form of Caridad.

Carito f Spanish
Spanish diminutive of Carolina, via its short form Caro 2.

Carlisla f English (Modern)
Feminine variant of Carlisle.

Carmeling f Filipino
Diminutive of Carmelita, Carmela, Carmen, and other related names.

Carmenza f Spanish, Spanish (Latin American)
Elaboration of Carmen (compare Virgenza).

Carmindy f American (Rare)
Perhaps a contraction of Carmen and Mindy. American makeup artist Carmindy Bowyer (1971-) appears on the reality television show 'What Not to Wear'.

Carnation f English (Rare), Romani (Archaic)
Derived from the flower of the same name; its etymology is uncertain. It has been suggested that it may ultimately come from English coronation (which in turn ultimately comes from Anglo-French coroner "to crown")... [more]

Caroleen f English (Rare)
Variant of Caroline reflecting the French pronunciation.

Carolene f English (American, Rare)
Variant of Carolyn.

Carolijn f Dutch
Variant of Carolien.

Carolleen f English (American)
Combination of Carol 1 and Colleen.

Carousel f & m English (Rare)
From the English-speaking word carousel.

Carrasca f Spanish (European, Rare)
Means "holm oak" in Spanish (species Quercus ilex). It is taken from the title of the Virgin Mary Nuestra Señora de la Carrasca meaning "Our Lady of the Holm Oak". She is the patron saint of the municipality of Villahermosa, in the province of Ciudad Real, Spain.... [more]

Carressa f English (Modern)
Variant of Charissa.

Carrianne f English (Rare)
Combination of Carrie and Anne 1 (see also Carrie-Anne), perhaps inspired by the similar name Marianne.

Carrinda f English (Rare)
Combination of Carrie and the popular name suffix inda (compare Clarinda).

Carrington f English (American, Modern, Rare)
Transferred use of the surname Carrington.

Carriona f Spanish (Archaic)
Feminine form of Carrión.

Carya f Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of Karya.

Caryssa f English
Variant of Carissa.

Casaundra f English (Rare)
Variant of Cassandra.

Cashawna f African American
Variant of Cashawnna

Cashawnna f African American
Exclusively feminine form of Cashawn.

Casidee f English (Rare)
Variant of Cassidy.

Casina f Dutch
Dutch form of Nicasia.

Caspera f Dutch (Rare), Norwegian (Archaic)
Feminine form of Casper.

Cassady f & m English (American, Modern, Rare)
From an Irish surname that was a variant of Cassidy.

Cassalyn f English (Modern)
Combination of Cassie and the popular name suffix lyn.

Cassaundra f English (Rare)
Variant of Cassandra.

Cassiah f English
Variant of Cassia.

Cassidee f English (Rare)
Variant of Cassidy.

Cassidi f English (Rare)
Variant of Cassidy.

Cassilda f Portuguese (Rare), American (Archaic)
Variant of Casilda. It appears in 'The King in Yellow' (1895), a book of short stories by American writer Robert W. Chambers.

Cassilyn f English
Cassie with the -lyn suffix.

Cassondra f English (Modern)
Variant of Cassandra (see also Sondra).

Castalie f Greek Mythology (Gallicized)
French form of Castalia.

Castañar f Spanish (European, Rare)
Means "chestnut grove" in Spanish. It is taken from the title of the Virgin Mary Nuestra Señora del Castañar meaning "Our Lady of the Chestnut Grove". She is the patron saint of the town of Béjar, in the province of Salamanca, Spain.

Castillo f Spanish (European)
Means "castle" in Spanish. It is taken from the title of the Virgin Mary Nuestra Señora del Castillo meaning "Our Lady of the Castle".

Cátedra f Spanish (Rare)
From Latin cathedra meaning "chair", referring to the Cathedra Petri or Chair of Saint Peter, also known as the Throne of Saint Peter. Its feast day is February 22 (note, until 1962, the Feast of the Chair of Saint Peter was also celebrated on January 18).

Catelyn f Literature
Invented by G.R.R. Martin for his "Game of Thrones" book series, first realeased in 1996 and turned into a TV series (2011-2019). It is not pronounced like the similar Caitlin and unrelated.

Catharyn f English (Rare)
Variant of Catherine.

Catheren f Various
Variant of Catherine.

Catherynne f English (Rare)
Variant of Catherine.

Catleya f Spanish (Modern, Rare), Filipino
From Cattleya, a genus of orchids native to Central and South America named after the British horticulturist William Cattley. Another variant from the same origin is Cataleya.

Catootje f Dutch (Rare), Literature, Popular Culture
Diminutive of Cato 2, as it contains the Dutch diminutive suffix -tje. This name is not to be confused with the Dutch noun kadootje meaning "little present".... [more]

Catriel m & f Hebrew (Rare), Spanish (Latin American)
Variant of Katriel.

Catrina f Filipino, English
Variant of Katrina.

Catrinelle f French
Elaboration of Catherine, possibly influenced by Catrina. It may also be a Gallicized form of Catrinel.

Catti-brie f Popular Culture, Literature
Catti-brie (spelled Cattie-brie in later publications) is the name of a character in the 'Forgotten Realms', a series of fantasy novels by American author R. A. Salvatore which serves as a setting for the role-playing game 'Dungeons & Dragons'... [more]

Cattleya f English (American, Modern)
From the name of a tropical American orchid (genus Cattleya) with purple, pink or white flowers, which was named after William Cattley (1788-1835).

Cauana f Portuguese (Brazilian)
Variant of Kauana.

Cazilda f Portuguese (Brazilian), Filipino (Rare)
Variant of Casilda.

Ceanna f English (American, Modern, Rare)
Combination of the phonetic element see and Anna.

Cécilienne f French (Rare)
French form of Caeciliana.

Cecillia f English (Modern, Rare)
Variant of Cecilia.

Ceclia f English (Rare)
Variant of Cecilia.

Céfera f Asturian (Rare)
Feminine form of Céfero.

Celaena f Literature
Meaning unknown. The American author Sarah J. Maas used this for the central character in her 'Throne of Glass' series of fantasy novels, first released in 2012. She may have based it on the Greek mythological name Celaeno.

Celaeno f Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of Kelaino.

Celavie f Haitian Creole
Variant of Selavi influenced by the French phrase c'est la vie "that's life".

Celebrant m & f Literature
From J.R.R. Tolkien's artificial language known as Quenya . Means, "Silver lode " from the words Celeb meaning "silver" and rant meaning "river, lode". The name of the river that runs through Lórien.

Celeno f Greek Mythology (Italianized)
Italian form of Kelaino.

Celèsta f Provençal
Provençal form of Céleste.

Celesta f English (Modern), Dutch (Rare)
Latinization of Celeste. In some cases it might also be considered a contracted form of Celestina.

Celestial f English (American, Rare)
Derived from the English adjective celestial meaning "of the sky, heavenly", which is ultimately derived from the Latin adjective caelestis meaning "of the heavens" (see Caelestis).

Célica f Spanish (Latin American)
Spanish form of Celica.

Celica f English (Rare)
Derived from Latin caelicus, meaning "heavenly, celestial". It jumped in popularity after the Japanese car company Toyota used it for one of their vehicles in 1970.

Célimène f Literature, Theatre, French (Rare)
This name was invented by Molière for his play "The Misanthrope" (17th century). Given that many characters in his play bear names that are obviously of Greek origin (or inspired by the Greek language), the name Célimène must then at least be partly Greek as well... [more]

Celimene f English (Rare)
English form of Célimène.

Celina f Occitan, Galician, Hungarian
Occitan, Galician and Hungarian form of Céline.

Celina f English (American)
Variant of Silena

Celinde f Dutch (Rare)
Variant form of Celinda as well as a variant spelling of Selinde. A known bearer of this name is the Dutch musical actress Celinde Schoenmaker (b... [more]

Celipa f Aragonese
Aragonese form of Felipa.

Celyna f English (Modern)
Variant of Celina or Selena.

Cemira f Brazilian
Variant of Semira.

Cempaka f Indonesian
Means "champak (a type of flower)" or "yellow gem" in Indonesian.

Cenobia f Spanish (Rare)
Spanish variant of Zenobia.

Ceola f American (South, ?)
Possibly a short form of Osceola influenced by names such as Viola, Leola, Theola and Neola.

Cerera f Croatian, Lithuanian
Croatian and Lithuanian form of Ceres.

Cereza f Spanish (Rare), Spanish (Latin American, Rare)
Means "cherry" in Spanish.

Cesara f Italian (Rare), Spanish (Latin American, Rare)
Feminine form of Cesare.

Cesària f Occitan, Provençal, Catalan (Rare), History (Ecclesiastical)
Occitan and Provençal feminine form of Cesari and Catalan form of Caesaria.

Cesaria f Italian, History (Ecclesiastical)
Italian form of Caesaria.

Česlava f Lithuanian, Latvian (Rare), Czech (Rare)
Lithuanian and Latvian borrowing of Czesława and Czech feminine form of Česlav.

Cessily f English (American)
Variant of Cecily.

Cessilye f English
Variant of Cecily.

Cettina f Sicilian
Short form of Concettina.

Cezaria f Polish (Rare)
Feminine form of Cezary and Cezariusz.

Chabettie f Filipino
Combination of Bettie and the common Filipino prefix -cha.

Chabiera f Aragonese (Rare)
Aragonese form of Javiera.

Chabuta f Guanche
From Guanche *tabuḍt, meaning "navel". This was recorded as the name of a 12-year-old Guanche girl from Tenerife who was sold at the slave market in Valencia in 1495.

Chacinta f Aragonese
Aragonese form of Hyacintha.

Chacoba f Aragonese
Aragonese feminine form of Jacob.

Chahinez f Arabic (Maghrebi)
Alternate transcription of Shahinaz chiefly used in Northern Africa.

Chaimu f Japanese
From Japanese 茶 (cha) meaning "tea", 衣 (i) meaning "clothing, garment" combined with 舞 (mu) meaning "dance". Other kanji combinations are possible.... [more]

Chakavak f Persian
Means "lark" in Persian.

Chaldene f Astronomy, Greek Mythology
One of Jupiter's moons, named for a character in Greek mythology whose name is variously given as Chaldene, Caldene, Calchedonia, or Chalcea.

Chalearmsri f Thai
Alternate transcription of Thai เฉลิมศรี (see Chaloemsi).

Chalermsi f Thai
Alternate transcription of Thai เฉลิมศรี (see Chaloemsi).

Chalermsri f Thai
Alternate transcription of Thai เฉลิมศรี (see Chaloemsi).

Chalia f English (American)
Elaboration of Chala. Also a variant of Chalice inspired by names having the pattern -ia, such as Julia or Gloria.

Chalisa f Thai

Chalita f Thai
Feminine form of Chalit.

Chaloemsi f Thai (Rare)
From Thai เฉลิม (chaloem) meaning "glorify, extol" and ศรี (si) meaning "honour, glory, splendour".

Chaloemsri f Thai
Alternate transcription of Thai เฉลิมศรี (see Chaloemsi).

Chalonda f African American (Rare)
Variant of Shalonda.

Chamaiphon f Thai
From Thai ชไม (chamai) meaning "both, two, together" and พร (phon) meaning "blessing".

Chamelee f Hindi, Indian
From Hindi चमेली (chamelee) meaning "jasmine".

Chamomile f & m English (American, Rare)
After the herb used for tea. Ultimately from Greek khamaimēlon "earth apple", because the flowers smell reminiscent of apples.

Chanathip m & f Thai
From Thai ชน (chon) meaning "person, man, people" and ทิพย์ (thip) meaning "divine, celestial".

Chanchira f Thai
From Thai จันทร์ (chan) meaning "moon" and จิร (chira) meaning "long-lasting, long time".

Chandani f Sanskrit
Means "moonlight, silver, luminous" in Sanskrit.

Chandni f Indian, Hindi
From Hindi चाँदनी (cā̃dnī) meaning "moonlight".

Chandora f African American (Rare)
Likely an invented name, perhaps blending Chandra with Pandora, or possibly a contraction of Shanna and Dora.

Chandrika f & m Indian, Hindi, Sinhalese
From Sanskrit चन्द्रिका (chandrika) meaning "moonlight, illumination, splendour". It is sometimes used as a masculine name in India while it is solely feminine in Sri Lanka.

Chanena f Filipino
Combination of the given name Nena and the popular Filipino suffix Cha-.

Chanira f Aragonese
Aragonese form of Janira.

Chanjira f Thai
Alternate transcription of Thai จันทร์จิรา (see Chanchira).

Chanmony f & m Khmer
From Khmer ច័ន្ទ (chan) meaning "moon" and មុនី (moni) meaning "scholar, wise".

Channikan f Thai

Chanona f Guanche (Rare)
Feminine form of Guañon.

Chanorgú f Romani (Caló)
Means "oblivion" in Caló. This name is used as the Caló form of Olvido.

Chansia f English (Modern, Rare)
Unknown. Also a locality in Ghana

Chantara f Thai
This is a feminine name of Thai origin. It means "moon water".

Chantea f English (American, Rare)
Variant of Chanté.

Chanthaboun m & f Lao
From Lao ຈັນທະ (chantha) meaning "moon" and ບຸນ (boun) meaning "happiness, prosperity, goodness".

Chanthana f Thai
From Thai ฉันท์ (chǎn) meaning "satisfaction, pleasure, love".

Chanthara f Thai
From Thai จันทร์ (chan) meaning "moon" and ธารา (thara) meaning "water, stream".

Chanthavy f Khmer

Chanumi f Sinhalese (Rare)

Chaoreum m & f Korean (Modern, Rare)
From the verbal noun of verb 차오르다 (chaoreuda) meaning "to rise, fill up," effectively a combination of the stem of verb 차다 (chada) meaning "to fill" and verb 오르다 (oreuda) meaning "to go up."

Chaquella f African American (Rare)

Chaquita f English
Variant of Chiquita.

Chardonnay f African American (Modern)
After the village of Chardonnay, France, itself from Late Latin Cardonnacum, ultimately from Latin carduus "thistle". This is the name of a green-skinned grape variety used to make a white wine and, by extension, the name of the wines produced from them.

Charinee f Thai
Alternate transcription of Charini.

Charini f Thai, Sinhalese
Derived from Sanskrit चारिणी (charini) meaning "one who behaves", itself from चर्या (charya) meaning "behaviour, conduct".

Charitie f English
Variant of Charity. Notable bearer is Charitie Lees Smith, a hymn-writer in the 19th century.

Chariya f Thai
Means "conduct, behaviour" in Thai.

Charlandra f African American (Rare)
Combination of Charlene and the popular suffix andra.

Charleena f English
Variant of Charlena.

Charlena f English
Elaboration of Charlene.

Charlia f English (American, Rare)
An elaboration of Charlie and Charla in the style of Julia.

Charlicia f American (Modern, Rare)
Combination of Charlotte/Charlene with the suffix -icia found in Alicia and Felicia.

Charmayanne f English (Rare)
Rare combination of the prefix char-, May and Anne 1 to make a variant of Charmaine

Charolette f English (Rare)
Variant of Charlotte. May also be used as a phonetic variant of Sherylette.

Charunee f Thai
Alternate transcription of Thai จารุณี (see Charuni).

Charuni f Thai
Derived from Thai จารุ (charu) meaning "beautiful, lovely".

Charuvan f Thai
Alternate transcription of Thai จารุวรรณ (see Charuwan).

Charuwan f Thai
From Thai จารุ (charu) meaning "beautiful, lovely" and วรรณ (wan) meaning "colour, tint".

Charya f Khmer

Chasidy f English (American)
Variant of Chasity.

Chasity f English
Variant of Cassidy.

Chassidy f English (American, Modern, Rare)
A variant of Chasity possibly influenced by the spelling of Cassidy. Depending on pronunciation, it could also be used as a variant of Cassidy.

Chassity f American (Modern, Rare)
Variant of Chastity.

Chatsuda f Thai
From Thai ฉัตร (chat) meaning "tiered umbrella, parasol" and สุดา (suda) meaning "woman, lady, daughter".

Chatuphon f Thai
From Thai จตุ (chatu) meaning "four" and พร (phon) meaning "blessing".

Chatuporn f Thai
Alternate transcription of Chatuphon.

Chauntasia f African American (Modern, Rare)
Probably a combination of Chanté with the suffix tasia (from names such as Anastasia or Fantasia).

Chavala f Hebrew, Yiddish
Diminutive of Chava. Chavaleh is a song in the musical Fiddler on the Roof, sung by Tevye about his daughter Chava.

Chawiwan f Thai
From Thai ฉวี (chawi) meaning "complexion, skin" and วรรณ (wan) meaning "colour, tint".

Chayanith f Thai

Chayuga f Spanish (Canarian, Archaic), Guanche Mythology
From Guanche *ta-jiwəg-ah, meaning "flowering". This was the name of a goddess venerated in Tenerife.

Chazinta f Aragonese
Variant of Chacinta.

Cheeranan f Thai
Alternate transcription of Thai จิรนันท์ or จีรนันท์ (see Chiranan).

Cheeranun f Thai
Alternate transcription of Thai จิรนันท์ or จีรนันท์ (see Chiranan).

Cheerawan f Thai
Alternate transcription of Thai จิรวรรณ (see Chirawan).

Cheetara f Popular Culture
The name of a humanoid cheetah in the animated television series ThunderCats (1985-1989). It is an elaboration of English cheetah, a word ultimately derived from Sanskrit.

Chekesha f African American (Modern)
Possibly derived from the Swahili verb -chekesha meaning "to joke, to kid, to make laugh" (the causative form of -cheka "to laugh").

Chelía f Galician
Galician hypocorism of Rosalía

Chelissa f American
Likely an invented name, possibly a combination of Chelsea and Melissa or an elaborated variant of Chelise

Chelsia f English (Modern, Rare), Malaysian
Elaborated form of Chelsea.

Chenara f Aragonese
Aragonese form of Jenara.

Chenoa f American (Modern), Spanish (Modern, Rare)
From the name of the American town of Chenoa, Illinois. The word Chenoa (or Chenoka) is probably one of many Native American names for the Kentucky River, and it was chosen by the city founder as a reference to his native state of Kentucky... [more]

Cheresa f English
Variant of Cherise, perhaps influenced by Theresa.

Cheresha f Bulgarian (Rare)
Derived from Bulgarian череша "cherry".

Chérifa f Arabic (Maghrebi)
Alternate transcription of Sharifa chiefly used in Northern Africa.

Cherilynn f English (Rare)
Variant of Cherilyn.

Cherisa f American
Variant of Cherise.

Cherita f English
Meaning unknown. It is most likely based on the the French word chérie meaning "darling" combined with the Spanish suffix ita. Cherita Chen is a character in the 2001 cult movie Donnie Darko.

Chermana f Aragonese (Rare)
Aragonese form of Germana.

Cherrylyn f Filipino
Combination of Cherry and the popular suffix -lyn.

Cherylann f English (American, Modern, Rare)
A combination of Cheryl and Ann.

Chesera f English (Modern, Rare)
Variant of Cassarah.

Chessamie f American
Rhyming variant of Jessamy.

Chesterine f English (Rare, Archaic)
Feminine form of Chester.

Chestina f English
Could be the feminine form of Chester.

Chesusa f Aragonese
Aragonese form of Jesusa.

Chevonda f African American (Rare)
Variant of Shavonda.

Cheyanna f English (Modern)
Elaboration of Cheyenne influenced by Anna.

Chiahi f Japanese
From Japanese 千 (chi) meaning "thousand", 愛 (a) meaning "love, affection" combined with 陽 (hi) meaning "light, sun, male". Other kanji combinations are possible.

Chiako f Japanese (Rare)
From Japanese 千 (chi) meaning "thousand", 安 (a) meaning "relax, peace, cheap, inexpensive, low" combined with 子 (ko) meaning "child". Other kanji combinations can be possible.

Chiari f Japanese (Rare)
This name can be used as 千亜理, 千亜里, 千愛里, 智愛梨 or 知愛利 with 千 (sen, chi) meaning "thousand," 智 (chi) meaning "intellect, wisdom," 知 (chi, shi.raseru, shi.ru) meaning "know, wisdom," 亜 (a, tsu.gu) meaning "Asia, come after, rank next," 愛 (ai, ito.shii, o.shimu, kana.shii, mana, me.deru, a) meaning "affection, love," 理 (ri, kotowari) meaning "justice, logic, reason, truth," 里 (ri, sato) meaning "parent's home, ri (unit of distance - equal to 3.927 km), village," 梨 (ri, nashi) meaning "pear tree" and 利 (ri, ki.ku) meaning "advantage, benefit, profit, gain."... [more]

Chiasa f Japanese
From 千 (chi) meaning "thousand" and 麻 (asa) meaning "flax, hemp". Other kanji combinations can be used.

Chicago m & f English (American, Rare)
From the city of Chicago in the United States, originally from the Algonquian word šikaakwa meaning "wild leek, Allium tricoccum".

Chichiton f & m Nahuatl
Means "little dog, puppy" in Nahuatl.

Chidori f Japanese
Directly taken from Japanese 千鳥 (chidori) meaning "plover", a type of wading bird. The individual kanji mean 千 (chi) "a thousand" and 鳥 (dori) "bird". This name has been heavily used for female characters in manga and anime.

Chidzuko f Japanese
Variant transcription of Chizuko.

Chieko f Japanese
From Japanese 千 (chi) meaning "thousand" and 恵 (e) meaning "blessing, favour" combined with 子 (ko) meaning "child". Other kanji combinations are possible.

Chiemi f Japanese
From 稚 (chi) meaning "young, immature", 愛 (e) meaning "love, affection", and 見 (mi) meaning "to see, view, outlook, perspective". Other kanji combinations can be used.

Chieri f Japanese
From Japanese 智 (chi) meaning "intellect, wisdom" and 衿 (eri) meaning "lapel, collar, neckband, nape". Other kanji combinations can be used.

Chifuyu f Japanese
From Japanese 千 (chi) meaning "thousand" and 冬 meaning (fuyu) "winter". Other kanji combinations can spell this name.

Chigako f Japanese
From Japanese 千 (chi) meaning "thousand", 賀 (ga) meaning "congratulate, greet, celebrate" combined with 子 (ko) meaning "child". Other kanji combinations are possible.

Chigaya f Japanese
From Japanese 茅, 萱 (chigaya,gaya) meaning "miscanthus reed" or from 千 (chi) meaning "thousand", 賀 (ga) meaning "congratulations, joy" combined with 耶 (ya), an interjection, as well as other kanji or kanji combinations.

Chigiri f Japanese
From Japanese 千 (chi) meaning "thousand" combined with 桐 (giri) meaning "paulownia tree". Other kanji combinations are possible.

Chigusa f Japanese
This name can be used as 千種, 千草, 智草 or 知草 with 千 (sen, chi) meaning "thousand," 智 (chi) meaning "intellect, wisdom," 知 (chi, shi.raseru, shi.ru) meaning "know, wisdom," 種 (shu, -gusa, tane) meaning "class, kind, seed, species, variety" and 草 (sou, kusa, kusa-, -gusa) meaning "grass, herb, weed."... [more]

Chihagi f Japanese (Rare)
From Japanese 千 (chi) meaning "thousand" combined with 萩 (hagi) meaning "Japanese bush clover". Other kanji combinations are possible.

Chihana f Japanese
From Japanese 茅 (chi) meaning "miscanthus reed" combined with 華 (hana) meaning "flower". Other combinations of kanji characters can form this name.

Chihaya f & m Japanese
This name can be used to combine 千 (sen, chi) meaning "thousand" with 早 (sat', sou, sa-, haya, haya.i, haya.maru, haya.meru) meaning "early" (mainly feminine) or 隼 (shun, jun, hayabusa, haya) which refers to a falcon (especially the peregrine falcon) (mainly masculine).... [more]

Chihime f Japanese
From Japanese 千 (chi) meaning "thousand" combined with 姫 (hime) meaning "princess". Other kanji combinations are possible.

Chihoko f Japanese
From 千 (chi) meaning "thousand", 穂 (ho) meaning "grain", and 子 (ko) meaning "child". Other kanji combinations can be used.

Chikage f Japanese
From Japanese 愛 (chika) meaning "love, affection" combined with 華 (ge) meaning "flower". Other kanji combinations can also form this name.

Chikaho f Japanese (Rare)
From 愛 (chika) meaning "affection, love" or 皆 (chika) meaning "pledge, vow" and 浦 (ho) meaning "bay, inlet" or 甫 (ho) meaning "beginning, for the first time". Other kanji combinations can be used.

Chikami f Japanese
From Japanese 愛 (chika) meaning "love, affection" combined with 美 (mi) meaning "beautiful". Other kanji combinations are possible. ... [more]

Chikano f Japanese
From Japanese 愛 (chika) meaning "affection, love" or 誓 (chika) meaning "pledge, vow" combined with 乃 (no), a possessive particle. Other combinations of kanji characters can form this name.

Chikari f Japanese
From Japanese 千 (chi) meaning "thousand", 佳 (ka) meaning "beautiful, good" combined with 里 (ri) meaning "village". Other kanji combinations are possible.

Chikayo f Japanese
From Japanese 愛 (chika) meaning "love, affection" combined with 世 (yo) meaning "world". Other kanji combinations are possible.

Chikaze m & f Japanese
From 千 (chi) meaning "thousand" and 風 (kaze) meaning "wind". Other kanji combination can be used.

Chilina f Romanian (Archaic)
Probably from Akilina which itself comes from Latin Aquilina "eagle".

Chimei f Japanese
From Japanese 七 (chi) meaning "seven" combined with 芽 (me) meaning "bud, sprout" combined with 依 (i) meaning "rely on", 生 (i) meaning "life" or 衣 (i) meaning "clothing, garment". Other kanji combinations are possible.

Chimera f Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Derived from the Ancient Greek word Χίμαιρα meaning "she-goat". In Greek Mythology, this was the name of a legendary fire-breathing beast which consisted of three animals merged into one, usually depicted as a lion with a goat's head on its back and a tail capped with a snake's head, and is the enemy of the hero Bellerophon.

Chindarat f Thai
From Thai จินดา (chinda) meaning "jewel, gemstone" and รัตน์ (rat) meaning "gem, jewel".

Chindawan f Thai
From Thai จินดา (chinda) meaning "jewel, gemstone" and วรรณ (wan) meaning "colour, tint".

Chinebra f Aragonese (Rare, Archaic)
Aragonese form of Ginevra.

Chineko f Japanese
From Japanese 千 (chi) meaning "thousand", 音 (ne) meaning "sound" combined with 子 (ko) meaning "child". Other kanji combinations are possible.

Chinsanaa f & m Mongolian
From Mongolian чин (chin) meaning "truthful, unshakable, firm" and санаа (sanaa) meaning "thought, idea, plan".

Chintana f & m Thai, Lao
Means "imagine, dream" in Thai and Lao. It is sometimes used as a masculine name in Laos.

Chintara f Thai
From Thai จินต (chinta) meaning "think, imagine".

Chiori f Japanese (Rare)
From Japanese 千 (chi) meaning "one thousand" and 織 (ori) meaning "cloth, weaving". Other kanji combinations are possible as well.

Chiquita f English (American, Modern, Rare), African American
Means "little girl" in Spanish, from the Spanish chica "girl" combined with the diminutive suffix ita.... [more]

Chiranan f Thai
From Thai จิร or จีร (chira) meaning "long lasting, long time" and นันท์ (nan) meaning "pleasure, joy, delight".

Chiranun f Thai
Alternate transcription of Thai จิรนันท์ or จีรนันท์ (see Chiranan).

Chiraphon f Thai
From Thai จิร (chira) meaning "long lasting, long time" and พร (phon) meaning "blessing".

Chirapon f Thai
Alternate transcription of Thai จิรพร or จิราพร (see Chiraphon).

Chiraporn f Thai
Alternate transcription of Thai จิรพร or จิราพร (see Chiraphon).

Chirarat f Thai
From Thai จิร (chira) meaning "long lasting, long time" and รัตน์ (rat) meaning "gem, jewel".

Chirawan f Thai
From Thai จิร (chira) meaning "long lasting, long time" and วรรณ (wan) meaning "colour, tint".

Chirayu m & f Thai
Means "long life, longevity" from Thai จิร (chira) meaning "long lasting, long time" and อายุ (ayu) meaning "age, life".

Chirie f Japanese
From Japanese 千 (chi) meaning "thousand", 利 (ri) meaning "profit, benefit" combined with 恵 (e) meaning "favour, benefit". Other kanji combinations are possible.

Chirika f Japanese
From Japanese 智 (chi) meaning "knowledge, wisdom", and 里 (ri) meaning "village" combined with 花 (ka) meaning "flower". Other kanji combinations are possible.

Chiriko f Japanese
From 知 (chi) meaning "wisdom," 利 (ri) meaning "profit, benefit," and 子 (ko) meaning "child". Other kanji combinations can be used.

Chirino f Japanese
From Japanese 千 (chi) meaning "thousand", 理 (ri) meaning "reason, logic" combined with 香 (no) meaning "fragrance". Other kanji combinations are possible.